Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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Fire. It's one of the biggest fears of many race car drivers, as even with the best of fire-retardant clothing and suppression systems, there's so much flammable material on board, things can go...
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Jaguar XFR Estate Confirmed By Ian Callum: ReportOver the holiday weekend, reports that Jaguar had confirmed the construction of an XF Estate (wagon) emerged. Today, it's the hotter brother, the XFR, that gets the long roof treatment, again according to chief designer Ian Callum. This time around, Callum spoke with Dutch-language Autovisie...
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Coachbuilt Ferraris To Storm Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach AuctionsEvery car fan should make the pilgrimage to Pebble Beach at some point in their lives. It's an unbelievable playground for some of the very best cars in the world, from their earliest stages right up to the present. Once particularly sweet slice of the past will be up for sale via Gooding &...
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Report: BMW M2 to get 350-hp tri-turbo inline-6, rear-wheel driveBMW's renewal of the M2 trademark sparked the idea of a smaller M car back to life just a few weeks ago, and now a whole slew of new details have emerged from M Division managing director Dr. Friedrich Nitschke. While we take them as speculation only at this point, the figures point toward a very...
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Subaru Confirms Three New Models, Hybrid For 2013Three new models and a hybrid are on their way from Subaru over the next several years, along with an expansion of its high-tech EyeSight safety system.
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BMW 335i Performance Edition Kit, Retrofit Package: ReportThe BMW 335i range gets updated with more power and meaner looks for a surprisingly small pricetag.
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It's been almost a year and a half since talk of a John Cooper Works version of the MINI Countryman made the rounds, but a recent sighting on the Nurburgring by our photo sleuths shows it's not out...
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Ford Fiesta Sport Special: Forbidden FruitThe list of fun hatchbacks sold in Europe but not the U.S. is long and depressing. Today, it gains another entry: the Fiesta Sport Special Edition. Power comes from either a Duratec 1.6-liter Ti-VCT gasoline engine that generates 132 horsepower, 12 horsepower more than the North American version of...
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2015 Ford Mustang Complete Redesign RumorsThe new 5.0-liter Mustang GT is a blast, and incredibly capable considering its somewhat ancient mechanical roots (particularly in the suspension) but Ford is no longer content to let iterative upgrades dominate the Mustang range. The latest reports have an all-new model debuting in 2015. That's a...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Revealed Early?The car you see above purports to be the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series, revealed at a Mercedes-Benz drive event in Le Castellet, France. It certainly looks the part of the Black Series badge, with wider fenders, vents aplenty, new (very lightweight-looking) wheels. Power from the...
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2011 BMW X3 Recalled For Steering Sensor IssueA voluntary recall for a safety defect in the electric power steering system affects certain BMW X3s manufactured between April 27 and June 8, 2011.
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2011 Saab 9-4X Earns IIHS Top Safety PickThe IIHS's Top Safety Pick is no hurdle for Saab despite its financial struggles.
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We all complain about bad drivers, though some of the worst drivers complain the most. The Netherlands has found a way to extract some good from the bad, however, by making a reality TV show to...
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Audi Q3 RS Prototype Gets Swedish Test Drive: VideoWe're not sure who the Q3 RS is for, but we can't argue with its specs.
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BMW 3-Series Exclusive And M Sport Editions: GalleryBMW offers a new Edition Exclusive and a revised M Sport package for the 3-Series.
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Ferrari 599 GTO Crashed, Destroyed: VideoWe mourn the loss of a vicious, beautiful prancing horse and wonder what, if any, good might come of it.
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Jacques Villeneuve Says F1 Shouldn't Penalize Aggressive DriversJacques Villeneuve thinks aggressive driving is its own penalty, but we don't think the people sharing the track with him would agree.
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Lamborghini Gallardo Gets Flame Broiled At Norwegian McDonald'sIf it comes from Italy, it should come with a fire extinguisher. Especially if it's a supercar.
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The BMW Z4 is due to get a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine this fall, but that's not the only new thing going on with the luxury roadster. BMW is showing off the Design Pure Balance treatment...
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800-HP, AWD Toyota Celica Wins Goodwood Hill Climb Overall: VideoIt might sound like David slaying Goliath, but there's a lot more than meets the eye in this WRC-prepped Toyota Celica.
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2012 MINI John Cooper Works Roadster Spy ShotsOnly a few weeks ago, MINI officially unveiled the 2012 MINI John Cooper Works Coupe, and now we have fresh spy shots of its soft-top brother, the 2012 MINI John Cooper Works Roadster. Despite the diminutive proportions, the JCW Roadster, like the coupe, will get its power from the same...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class To Offer Up To Four Alternative Powertrains: ReportThe next generation 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class is working hard to deserve the "next-generation" appellation. According to the latest reports, the B-Class could feature a smorgasbord of just about every kind of standard and alternative drivetrain around. Standard gasoline and diesel models will of...
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Lotus Working On Exige-Based Rally Car?Two-wheel drive, supercharged, and sideways in the dirt. That's the future of at least one Lotus model, according to the latest reports. The company is said to be planning an Exige-based rally car for IRC or WRC competition. Combining two of our favorite things in the world (lightweight British...
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1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda For Sale: $3,200,000In the muscle car world, the Plymouth Hemi Cuda is a by-word for the Holy Grail, hen's teeth, or free beer. In other words, it's elusive and highly sought after. But if you're in the market for one, look no further: there's a pristine example up for sale, and all you need is the $3,200,000 asking...
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